Spain to probe social media giants over AI-generated child abuse material – Al Jazeera

Prime Minister ‌Pedro ​Sanchez pledges to end ‘impunity’ of platforms X, Meta and TikTok in promoting harmful content. The Spanish government ⁠has ordered prosecutors to investigate social media ⁠platforms X, Meta and TikTok for allegedly spreading AI-generated child sexual abuse material, the prime minister has said. “These platforms are undermining the mental health, dignity, and rights of our children,” Prime Minister ‌Pedro Sanchez posted on ⁠his X account on Tuesday. Recommended Stories list of 4 items list 1 of 4 TikTok settles addiction lawsuit before trial against Meta, YouTube list 2 of 4 What’s UpScrolled, the app gaining popularity after TikTok’s US takeover? list 3 of 4 French authorities raid X offices in Paris, summon Musk in cybercrime probe list 4 of 4 Russia bans WhatsApp, pushes state-backed alternative end of list “The state ⁠cannot allow this. The impunity of these giants must end.” The announcement comes as European regulators are cracking down on Big Tech companies, alleging the prevalence of abusive practices on online platforms ranging from anti-competitive behaviour in digital advertising to deliberate design of addictive features on social media. Earlier ⁠this month, Sanchez announced ⁠several measures aimed at ⁠curbing online abuse and protecting children, including a proposed
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